PSAC’s 2023 National Health and Safety Conference will be held in person January 27-29 in Montreal with the theme “Shaping the future of work: building safer, more inclusive workplaces”.
Health and Safety
If you are interested in getting involved with Health and Safety issues in BC or would like more information about H&S in the BC Region, please contact the BC Regional Council Health and Safety Coordinator is Tracy Arrowsmith or the PSAC BC Regional Office and ask to speak with the staff person assigned to the H&S portfolio. Scroll down this page for H&S related information and and news.
Looking for Health and Safety Resources?
PSAC has launched a Health and Safety Committee Toolkit, which includes in-depth guides on health and safety committee functions and responsibilities. The Toolkit also includes printable checklists and factsheets for health and safety processes and hazards. Check out the Toolkit here!
BRUSH (Health & Safety) Committee minutes
Here are the minutes of the PSAC BC Regional H&S Committee meetings. Older minutes are available at our old website.
PSAC launches a toolkit to address violence and harassment at work
Everyone has the right to work in a safe environment.
National Day of Mourning: Work shouldn’t hurt
On National Day of Mourning April 28, PSAC recognizes the exemplary work of PSAC members who saved countless lives defending the health and safety of workers during the pandemic.
From mandating employers to develop COVID-19 protocols, administrative controls and ventilation and sanitation policies, unions and activists have played a key role in keeping workers safe.
Unfortunately, not all workers have access to these same protections, and we have a responsibility to ensure all workers have a right to a safe workplace.
New Joint Learning Program discussion series: Mental Health: Let’s Talk!
The JLP is proud to announce that the fourth guided discussion in its Empowering Conversations discussion series, Mental Health: Let’s Talk! has launched.
Day of Mourning: Recognizing the human cost of COVID-19
On the National Day of Mourning, PSAC joins Canada’s unions in recognizing the devastating human cost of COVID-19.
PSAC and CIU call on provincial government to include CBSA in priority vaccination
Vancouver – The Public Service Alliance of Canada and the Customs and Immigration Union are calling on provincial health authorities to…
PSAC BC calls on provincial government to ensure workers can get a COVID-19 vaccine without losing pay
Any measures put in place must also extend to British Columbians who work under federal labour and employment legislation.
PA and TC groups begin talks with Treasury Board on developing mental health support for at-risk workers
A joint committee, co-chaired by a representative from PSAC and the employer, has started discussions to reach an agreement on the terms of reference used to guide the study on mental health support mechanisms.
PSAC and CIU call on provincial government to include CBSA in BC’s frontline priority worker vaccination plan.
PSAC and CIU are calling on provincial health authorities to ensure that workers at CBSA are prioritized alongside other essential frontline workers as part of BC’s vaccination efforts.